Head of Human Resources Department | Leitung Personalabteilung (w/m/d)

Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg - Zentralverwaltung Land Bayern

Würzburg, Bayern, Deutschland
Published Aug 1, 2025
Full-time
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Job Summary

The University of Würzburg is seeking a Head of Human Resources to lead its HR department, overseeing strategic and operational HR for over 4,500 employees. This pivotal role involves guiding a team of approximately 60 staff members, driving the development of modern, digital, and service-oriented HR processes and structures. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a passion for digitalization, and experience in optimizing administrative processes, ideally within a university setting. This position offers significant scope for shaping the future of HR at a renowned German university, providing a responsible leadership role with opportunities for professional growth and work-life balance.

Required Skills

Education

Completed scientific university degree (Master or University Diploma) or qualification for the fourth qualification level (public service career path)

Experience

  • At least three years of relevant professional experience in public service
  • Several years of leadership experience in human resources management
  • Experience in successful optimization of administrative processes
  • Ideally, experience in the higher education sector

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Basic)

Additional

  • Civil servant status up to A 16 (Senior Government Director) possible, alternatively permanent employment under TV-L collective agreement. Permanent position.